. >>> kentucky senator mitch mcconnell's connection on the fiscal cliff could cost 25,000 unemployed in his state. details ahead. >>> welcome back. we love hearing from our viewers on twitter and facebook page. many of you were heartened by the success of the los angeles gun buyback program we reported on yesterday. on twitter, michael said, "there needs to be more gun buyback programs nationwide. put food on your table, not guns in your home." sharon omarosa said, "this is the best news ever. i wish my city would do it. but i'm sure there is not a lot of money out there for it." and twitter user dangergirl called the gun buyback program "heartwarming. humanity learning curve in action," she said. keep shares your thoughts with us on facebook and twitter using #edshow. >>> coming up, as the fiscal cliff looms, 24,000 people in mitch mcconnell's home state could lose their unemployment benefits. john nichols has the details. stay tuned. [ cheeping ] [ male announcer ] you hear that? that's the sound of car insurance companies these days. here a cheap, there a cheap, everywhere a cheap